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The workshop programme is based on the key Conference reports and products, allowing journalists from the UNECE region to deepen their understanding of key environmental issues that will be discussed by the Conference. It is also building on journalists’ professional skills and knowledge of quality journalism standards in the field of environmental and policy reporting.
The “Environment for Europe”
Ministerial Conferences provide a high-level platform for stakeholders to
discuss, decide on and join in efforts addressing environmental priorities
across the 56 countries of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
region. At the same time, the process focuses on helping countries of the Eastern
Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as
South-Eastern Europe, to raise their environmental standards towards a common
regional standard. The UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy decided on the
following two main themes for the Seventh “Environment for Europe”
Ministerial Conference:
“Sustainable management of water
and water-related ecosystems”; “Greening the economy:
mainstreaming the environment into economic development”.
As any other major international conference,
participation and coverage of the Seventh “Environment for Europe” Ministerial Conference will be an
important opportunity for journalists from the UNECE region to engage in
professional exchange with experts and fellow journalists. It is therefore an
excellent opportunity for media professionals to improve their long-term
understanding of environmental issues, as well as to enhance their professional
qualities.
WORKSHOP Goals
Journalists at the national level may not be
fully aware of the key environmental challenges in the UNECE region, the
“Environment for Europe” process and its role in addressing major environmental
challenges and transboundary issues to be discussed at the Seventh “Environment
for Europe” Ministerial Conference.
Journalists will be able to improve their knowledge and capacity to report
effectively on environmental issues. This is particularly pertinent in relation
to the green economy as it is an emerging concept.
The workshop programme is based
on the key Conference reports and products, allowing journalists from the UNECE
region to deepen their understanding of key environmental issues that will be
discussed by the Conference. It is also building on journalists’ professional
skills and knowledge of quality journalism standards in the field of
environmental and policy reporting.
Participants to the workshop
are expected to attend the Seventh “Environment
for Europe” Ministerial Conference from 21 to 23
September. In addition to the plenary sessions, side events, and exhibitions,
the Conference will offer participants opportunities for interviews, etc.
Learning objectives
The workshop will aim to accomplish the following key learning
objectives, among others:
1. Deeper understanding of key
environmental challenges and issues in the UNECE region.
2. Good knowledge of the “Environment for Europe”
process and its achievements presented at its Seventh Ministerial Conference.
3. Good understanding of key
environmental reports produced by the Conference and their key messages.
4. Useful knowledge and improved
skills for covering a major international event like the Conference, including
improved orientation in the Conference programme, its structure of events,
processes, participants and outcomes.
Participants’ profile
The training shall bring
together journalists from the UNECE member States, including approximately 30–35
participants from countries of South-Eastern Europe, Russian Federation and
Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. It is expected that the workshop’s
participants will:
be
active journalists from national media organisations; be
full time or freelance journalists, with demonstrated interest in the
environment in the UNECE region; possess
strong knowledge of journalism and journalistic skills; have
knowledge of the UNECE region.
Organisers
Organisers: UNECE jointly with the Government of Kazakhstan and
the European Environment Agency (EEA), and in cooperation with relevant “Environment
for Europe” process partners.
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
OF THE WORKSHOP
(as of 9 August 2011)
09.00 – 09.30
Arrival to workshop venue
09.30 – 10.00
Registration of participants
10.00 – 10.15
Opening of the workshop
10.15 – 11.30
Covering
“Environment for Europe” Conferences and the environment in the pan-European region
(tour de table)
Discussion where participants present their work, tell about
their experiences, the conditions for environmental reporting within their
country and within their news desks.
11.30 – 12.15
The Seventh Ministerial Conference and
the “Environment for Europe” process
Overall
introduction on the Conference. Countries attendance. Key documents and
outputs. Types of documents and differences between them. Programme
structure, highlights and major side events explained. Expected outcomes from
the Conference.
12.15 – 13.00
From Dobris to Astana
From state-of-the-environment
assessments to assessments of assessments.
EEA’s report findings presented and explained.
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch
14.00 – 14.45
Water
Issues: Cooperation on transboundary waters and reform of the water sector
Presentation of the main findings and
recommendations of the two reports that will be launched at the Conference,
followed by a discussion and questions and answers on key conclusions and
examples from specific countries and river basins.
14.45 – 15.30
Greening
the Economy: mainstreaming the environment into economic development
Presentation of the main findings and
recommendations of the thematic background document for the Conference.
15.30 – 15.45
Coffee break
15.45 – 16.30
Environment – the story
within the story
A discussion of the challenges and opportunities for covering
environmental stories, with a particular focus on successful techniques used
by journalists in this field. This will include a debate on the use of
particular sources, interpreting documents, environmental policy, web
instruments and databases. The session will also focus on adapting an
environmental story to the limitations of the newsroom.
16.30 – 17.15
Covering the Seventh “Environment
for Europe” Ministerial Conference
More details on the Conference programme, structure, side
events, journalists’ access, journalists’ resources, access to press
facilities, practical advice and arrangements. Programme of press briefings.
Access to plenary. Information on further assistance.
17.15– 17.30
Sum-up. Closure
of workshop
Capacity-building workshop for journalistsjaeglmar2011-09-08T08:40:37Z2011-09-20T15:30:00Zjournalist-seminarregions2011-08-26T07:43:23Z<p align="left" class="HChG">The “Environment for Europe”
Ministerial Conferences provide a high-level platform for stakeholders to
discuss, decide on and join in efforts addressing environmental priorities
across the 56 countries of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
region. At the same time, the process focuses on helping countries of the Eastern
Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as
South-Eastern Europe, to raise their environmental standards towards a common
regional standard. The UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy decided on the
following two main themes for the Seventh “Environment for Europe”
Ministerial Conference:</p>
<div align="left">
<ul><li>&nbsp;“Sustainable management of water
and water-related ecosystems”;</li><li>&nbsp;“Greening the economy:
mainstreaming the environment into economic development”. &nbsp;</li></ul>
</div>
<p align="left">As any other major international conference,
participation and coverage of the Seventh “Environment for Europe”<strong> </strong>Ministerial Conference will be an
important opportunity for journalists from the UNECE region to engage in
professional exchange with experts and fellow journalists. It is therefore an
excellent opportunity for media professionals to improve their long-term
understanding of environmental issues, as well as to enhance their professional
qualities.</p>
<h2 align="left">WORKSHOP Goals</h2>
<p align="left">Journalists at the national level may not be
fully aware of the key environmental challenges in the UNECE region, the
“Environment for Europe” process and its role in addressing major environmental
challenges and transboundary issues to be discussed at the Seventh “Environment
for Europe” Ministerial Conference.
Journalists will be able to improve their knowledge and capacity to report
effectively on environmental issues. This is particularly pertinent in relation
to the green economy as it is an emerging concept.</p>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">The workshop programme is based
on the key Conference reports and products, allowing journalists from the UNECE
region to deepen their understanding of key environmental issues that will be
discussed by the Conference. It is also building on journalists’ professional
skills and knowledge of quality journalism standards in the field of
environmental and policy reporting.</p>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">Participants to the workshop
are expected to attend the Seventh “Environment
for Europe”<strong> </strong>Ministerial Conference from 21 to 23
September. In addition to the plenary sessions, side events, and exhibitions,
the Conference will offer participants opportunities for interviews, etc.</p>
<h2 align="left">Learning objectives</h2>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">The workshop will aim to accomplish the following key learning
objectives, among others:</p>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deeper understanding of key
environmental challenges and issues in the UNECE region.</p>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good knowledge of the “Environment for Europe”
process and its achievements presented at its Seventh Ministerial Conference.</p>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good understanding of key
environmental reports produced by the Conference and their key messages.</p>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Useful knowledge and improved
skills for covering a major international event like the Conference, including
improved orientation in the Conference programme, its structure of events,
processes, participants and outcomes.</p>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<h2 align="left">Participants’ profile</h2>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">The training shall bring
together journalists from the UNECE member States, including approximately 30–35
participants from countries of South-Eastern Europe, Russian Federation and
Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. It is expected that the workshop’s
participants will:</p>
<ul><li>be
active journalists from national media organisations;</li><li>be
full time or freelance journalists, with demonstrated interest in the
environment in the UNECE region;</li><li>possess
strong knowledge of journalism and journalistic skills;</li><li>have
knowledge of the UNECE region.</li></ul>
<h2 align="left">Organisers</h2>
<p align="left">Organisers: UNECE jointly with the Government of Kazakhstan and
the European Environment Agency (EEA), and in cooperation with relevant “Environment
for Europe” process partners.</p>
<h2 align="left">PROVISIONAL AGENDA
OF THE WORKSHOP</h2>
<p align="left"><em>(as of 9 August 2011)</em></p>
<table class="MsoNormalTable" align="left">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>09.00 – 09.30</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>Arrival to workshop venue</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>09.30 – 10.00</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>Registration of participants</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>10.00 – 10.15</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p><strong>Opening of the workshop</strong></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 52.1pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 52.1pt;">
<p>10.15 – 11.30</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 52.1pt;">
<p><strong>Covering
</strong><strong>“Environment for Europe” Conferences and the environment in the pan-European region
</strong><em>(tour de table)</em></p>
<p>Discussion where participants present their work, tell about
their experiences, the conditions for environmental reporting within their
country and within their news desks.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 59.3pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 59.3pt;">
<p>11.30 – 12.15</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 59.3pt;">
<p><strong>The Seventh Ministerial Conference and
the “Environment for Europe” process</strong></p>
<p>Overall
introduction on the Conference. Countries attendance. Key documents and
outputs. Types of documents and differences between them. Programme
structure, highlights and major side events explained. Expected outcomes from
the Conference.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>12.15 – 13.00</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p><span class="apple-style-span"><strong>From Dobris to Astana</strong></span><span class="apple-style-span"> </span></p>
<p><span class="apple-style-span">From state-of-the-environment
assessments to assessments of assessments. <br />
EEA’s report findings presented and explained.<em> </em></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>13.00 – 14.00</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>Lunch</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 17.3pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 17.3pt;">
<p>14.00 – 14.45</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 17.3pt;">
<p><strong>Water
Issues: Cooperation on transboundary waters and reform of the water sector</strong></p>
<p>Presentation of the main findings and
recommendations of the two reports that will be launched at the Conference,
followed by a discussion and questions and answers on key conclusions and
examples from specific countries and river basins.<em> </em></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>14.45 – 15.30</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p><strong>Greening
the Economy: mainstreaming the environment into economic development</strong></p>
<p>Presentation of the main findings and
recommendations of the thematic background document for the Conference.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>15.30 – 15.45</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>Coffee break</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>15.45 – 16.30</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p><strong>Environment – the story
within the story </strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>A discussion of the challenges and opportunities for covering
environmental stories, with a particular focus on successful techniques used
by journalists in this field. This will include a debate on the use of
particular sources, interpreting documents, environmental policy, web
instruments and databases. The session will also focus on adapting an
environmental story to the limitations of the newsroom.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>16.30 – 17.15</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p><strong>Covering the Seventh “Environment
for Europe” Ministerial Conference</strong></p>
<p>More details on the Conference programme, structure, side
events, journalists’ access, journalists’ resources, access to press
facilities, practical advice and arrangements. Programme of press briefings.
Access to plenary. Information on further assistance.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 19.85pt;">
<td style="width: 95.65pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p>17.15– 17.30</p>
</td>
<td style="width: 405pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; height: 19.85pt;">
<p><strong>Sum-up.&nbsp;&nbsp;Closure
of workshop</strong> &nbsp;</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<div align="left">&nbsp;</div>
<p align="left">&nbsp;</p>Journalists at the national level may not be fully aware of the key environmental challenges in the UNECE region, the “Environment for Europe” process and its role in addressing major environmental challenges and transboundary issues to be discussed at the Seventh “Environment for Europe” Ministerial Conference. Journalists will be able to improve their knowledge and capacity to report effectively on environmental issues. This is particularly pertinent in relation to the green economy as it is an emerging concept.
The workshop programme is based on the key Conference reports and products, allowing journalists from the UNECE region to deepen their understanding of key environmental issues that will be discussed by the Conference. It is also building on journalists’ professional skills and knowledge of quality journalism standards in the field of environmental and policy reporting.2016-04-20T10:10:44ZFalse2011-09-20T07:00:00Z